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How To Fix It Part 1
January 12, 2018
Presenters: Paul Morton, Randy Sonntag, Ivan Wansley
Demonstration Band: Mulberry HS with Michael Keogh, Director
The ASBDA is excited to continue the series, "What Does An Adjudicator Listen For," but with a new twist: "How To Fix It." Participants will have the opportunity to see/hear how recognized educators would approach the concepts necessary to develop a quality band performance. The clinicians will be using specific FBA grades 2-4 an a standard American march with the assistance of a demonstration band. The clinic will provide attendees a game plan to put into place immediately to achieve success
How To Fix It Part 2
January 12, 2018
Presenters: Kelly Dorsey, Alex Kaminsky, Ivan Wansley
Demonstration Band: Mulberry HS with Michael Keogh, Director
The ASBDA is excited to continue the series, "What Does An Adjudicator Listen For," but with a new twist: "How To Fix It." Participants will have the opportunity to see/hear how recognized educators would approach the concepts necessary to develop a quality band performance. The clinicians will be using specific FBA grades 2-4 an a standard American march with the assistance of a demonstration band. The clinic will provide attendees a game plan to put into place immediately to achieve success
How To Find Success At The Concert MPA With A Limited Instrumentation
January 13, 2017
Presenters: Kelly Dorsey, Ivan Wansley
Demonstration Band: Auburndale HS with Hannah Haugen, Director
Unfortunately not every band program has that "perfect instrumentation." The clinicians will use actual FBA literature and a "demonstration" band making suggestions on how to re-score, possible non-traditional seating and other aspects of finding success.
You Want Me To Do What In 3 Minutes?
January 14, 2016
Presenters: Kelly Dorsey, Ivan Wansley
Sight-reading is an important yet sometimes terrifying component of our profession. Preparation is the key to providing your students with the best sight-reading experience possible. Learn from the best on how to make sight-reading a fun and productive learning tool, not only for MPA, but more important, for the educational and musical achievement of your students.
Do You Hear What I Hear? Part 1 - Effective Listening for the Middle School Band
January 16, 2015
Presenters: Robert Keating and Randy Sonntag
Experienced teachers and adjudicators will review effective listening and critiquing techniques using actual performance recordings from various middle school bands. Part 1 will focus on fundamental sound and technique for young bands. Hear what the experts hear. Improve your ear to better critique your band in order to fix musical problems to improve the overall quality of your performance
Do You Hear What I Hear? Part 2 - Effective Listening for the High School Band
January 16, 2015
Presenter: Lee Ponder
Experienced teachers and adjudicators will review effective listening and critiquing techniques using actual performance recordings from various high school bands. Part 2 will focus on more advanced literature. Hear what the experts hear. Improve your ear to better critique your band in order to fix musical problems to improve the overall quality of your performance.
Essentials Of Performance Quality: The Skill Of Listening
January 10, 2014
Presenter: Robert Keating, J. Eric Miles, and Lee Ponder
A quality performance cannot take place unless we as educators can first identify and prioritize what our ensembles need to improve upon. This session will help you discover how to improve your listening skills to identify details of your performance that need attention. A panel discussion will include excerpts from performances to compare, identify issues and find solutions to musical problems that can impact the quality of your ensemble.
Essentials of Performance Quality: The Assessment of Musical Detail
January 10, 2014
Presenters: Jason Duckett and Ivan Wansley
The concert band MPA adjudication sheet provides benchmarks for a quality performance. This session focuses on aspects of your performance that improve your group’s quality by identifying musical details described on the evaluation form and exploring strategies for putting these details into practice.
MPA's For Dummies - Revisited
January 11, 2013
Presenter: Bruce Brazinski, Jason Duckett, J. Eric Miles, Lee Ponder
MPA’s for Dummies – Revisited. Sponsored by the American School Bandmasters Association. This session explores the necessities and pitfalls from preparation through performance regarding the MPA experience. This panel of experienced educator’s and adjudicators will share from their perspective the ingredients to a successful musical event.
MPA's For Dummies
January 13, 2012
Presenter: Jason Duckett, Lee Ponder, Rick Miles
There is much more involved with a successful MPA than just the “notes.” This panel discussion will share with music teachers of all experience levels techniques for preparing students beyond the musical selections to achieve the most positive MPA experience possible. The focus will be the importance of what needs to be taught and demonstrated before and after the actual performance. Directors will benefit from the knowledge of our panel of adjudicators to determine effective strategies.